Daijiworld News Network - Sullia (GA)
Sullia, Mar 31: "Monkey fever which spread across the taluk and even to parts of Puttur taluk, has not yet brought under control," said taluk medical officer Dr O R Srirangappa.
So far 34 positive cases have been detected in the taluk. Among them 26 cases have been detected and confirmed alone at Balpa. Yenekal stands second with 7 cases of monkey fever whereas one positive case has been detected at Bellare.
The medical officer also said that a total of 6, 342 persons have been vaccinated on precautionary grounds.